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2008 Honda Accord
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2008 Nissan Altima
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2-Door I4 Automatic EX
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2-Door Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S
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Pricing |
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Invoice Price |
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$21,726
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$20,112
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price |
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$23,960
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$21,450
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Monthly Payment Estimate |
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$399 / month
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$358 / month
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TCC Rating |
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TCC’s Bottom Line |
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| Whether you're looking for a comfy commuter in the $20,000 range or a luxurious, powerful $30,000 family sedan, the newly redesigned 2008 Honda Accord should be on your shortlist. | The 2008 Nissan Altima is a little sportier, though not less sensible. | ||
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Fuel Economy |
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City |
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| 21 mpg | 23 mpg | ||
Highway |
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| 30 mpg | 31 mpg | ||
Vehicle |
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EPA Classification |
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| Compact | Midsize | ||
Interior Dimensions |
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Second Leg Room (in) |
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| 33.1 | 34.4 | ||
Front Head Room (in) |
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| 37.4 | 39.7 | ||
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
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| 89.7 | 89.7 | ||
Second Hip Room (in) |
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| 46.3 | 47.6 | ||
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
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| 58.4 | 53.9 | ||
Second Head Room (in) |
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| 35.1 | 35.6 | ||
Passenger Capacity |
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| 5 | 5 | ||
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
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| 54.5 | 52.4 | ||
Front Leg Room (in) |
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| 42.2 | 42.5 | ||
Front Hip Room (in) |
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| 56.4 | 54.2 | ||
Exterior Dimensions |
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Liftover Height (in) |
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| - TBD - | 26.2 | ||
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
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| 72.8 | 70.7 | ||
Track Width, Front (in) |
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| 62.2 | 60.7 | ||
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
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| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
Length, Overall (in) |
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| 190.9 | 182.5 | ||
Height, Overall (in) |
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| 56.4 | 55.3 | ||
Track Width, Rear (in) |
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| 62.2 | 60.4 | ||
Wheelbase (in) |
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| 107.9 | 105.3 | ||
Cargo Area Dimensions |
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Trunk Volume (ft³) |
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| 11.9 | 7.4 | ||
Brakes |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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| 11.8 x - TBD - | 11.7 x 1.02 | ||
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Brake ABS System |
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| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | ||
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Yes | Yes | ||
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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| 11.1 x - TBD - | 11.5 x 0.35 | ||
Brake Type |
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| Pwr | Power | ||
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
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| Yes | Yes | ||
Fuel Tank |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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| 18.5 | 20.0 | ||
Steering |
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
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| - TBD - | NA | ||
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
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| 13.08 | 16.2 | ||
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
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| 36.4 | 34.7 | ||
Steering Type |
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| Pwr rack & pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | ||
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
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| 2.56 | 2.83 | ||
Tires |
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Rear Tire Size |
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| P225/50VR17 | P215/60R16 | ||
Rear Tire Order Code |
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| NA | NA | ||
Front Tire Size |
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| P225/50VR17 | P215/60R16 | ||
Spare Tire Size |
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| T135/80D16 | T135/70D16 | ||
Front Tire Order Code |
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| NA | NA | ||
Spare Tire Order Code |
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| NA | NA | ||
Trailering |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| NA | 100 | ||
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| NA | 150 | ||
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| NA | 1000 | ||
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| NA | 1000 | ||
Weight Information |
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Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
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| 3338 | 3095 | ||
Wheels |
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Front Wheel Material |
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| Aluminum | Steel | ||
Spare Wheel Material |
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| Steel | Steel | ||
Front Wheel Size (in) |
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| 17 x 7.5 | 16 x 7.0 | ||
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
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| 16 | 16 x - TBD - | ||
Rear Wheel Material |
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| Aluminum | Steel | ||
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
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| 17 x 7.5 | 16 x 7.0 | ||
Cooling System |
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Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
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| 8.5 | 8.0 | ||
Electrical |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
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| - TBD - | 550 | ||
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
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| - TBD - | 110 | ||
Engine |
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Displacement |
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| 2.4L/144 | 2.5L/152 | ||
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
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| 190 @ 7000 | 175 @ 5600 | ||
Engine Type |
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| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | ||
Fuel System |
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| MPFI | SMPI | ||
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
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| 162 @ 4400 | 180 @ 3900 | ||
Engine Order Code |
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| NA | QR25 | ||
Mileage |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
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| 21 | 23 | ||
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
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| 30 | 31 | ||
Transmission |
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Trans Type |
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| 5 | 1 | ||
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| 0.57 | NA | ||
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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| NA | NA | ||
Drivetrain |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | ||
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
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| 2.00 | 1.75 | ||
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| 1.61 | NA | ||
Trans Order Code |
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| NA | NA | ||
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
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| 4.44 | 5.80 | ||
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| 0.77 | NA | ||
Trans Description Cont. |
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| Automatic | Continuously Variable | ||
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| NA | NA | ||
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| 2.65 | 2.35 - 0.39 | ||
Clutch Size (in) |
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| NA | NA | ||
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| 1.08 | NA | ||
Summary |
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Vehicle Name |
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| Honda Accord Cpe | Nissan Altima | ||
Body Style |
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| 2 Door Coupe | 2 Door Coupe | ||
Suspension |
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Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
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| 0.59 | 0.68 | ||
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
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| NA | w/Coil Springs | ||
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
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| - TBD - | NA | ||
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
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| 1.04 | 0.86 | ||
Suspension Type - Rear |
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| Independent | Multi-Link | ||
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
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| Multi-link | w/Coil Springs | ||
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
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| - TBD - | NA | ||
Suspension Type - Front |
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| Double wishbone | Independent Strut | ||
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